Matt Rohrer shares some of the highlights of his conversations with Bay Area surfer Jimmy Holt, focal point of one of the few surfing photos to ever appear in National Geographic Magazine. Selected photos: Jim Shaw

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

From cliff-top vantage points to harbour hop-offs, beach-side hammocks to unglamorous car parks, Mat Arney raids his photo archive to document a different perspective in surfing

Quietly considered and eloquent, you might know of Nathan Oldfield through his films 'Lines From A Poem' and 'Seaworthy'. Surf Screen's Christiaan Bailey popped him a few duly thoughtful questions about creative motivations and the surf film industry. Photos: Nathan Oldfield

Stephen Jones, director of triple-award-winning surf film El Mar Mi Alma, shares his vision of the surf-blessed land of Chile, its people, and the ocean that defines it.

Drift caught up with big-wave surfer Carlos Burle on home territory in Brazil to find out why he considers big-wave riding to be a playground for the few who have earned the privilege. Photos: Al McKinnon


Minds in the Water Tico tour

May 28, 2012 | Words By:

A brand new, environmental surf documentary starring professional freesurfer Dave Rastovich, is coming to Central America in order to raise awareness of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) annual meeting that is taking place in Panama City, 2nd – 6th July.

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Minds in the Water in Newquay

July 25, 2011 | Words By:

Minds in the Water documents Dave ‘Rasta’ Rastavich’s five-year journey from apathetic pro to respected ocean activist. The film was shown in Newquay on the 17th July as part of an evening to raise environmental awareness, that started with a vegetarian buffet at the always fresh and funky Cafe Irie, and finished with a charity auction at the Chy Bar.

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Korduroy InnerViews of Rasta

October 27, 2010 | Words By:

I kept tabs on Cyrus since the launch of Korduroy, this time he joins Dave R for some thoughts on his life and paddling time.

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Soundings by Save the Waves Coalition

February 11, 2010 | Words By:

soundings Sea Shepherd’s Paul Watson and Dave Rastovich have produced a short film focussing on the life of a surfer and activist, and what it means to be fighting hard for conservation.

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